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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.64, 832.55 and 349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.64, 832.55 and 349.70 is: 523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.64 : 832.55 = 349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.64/832.55 = 349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.64x = 832.55 × 349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.64x = 291,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,136.82/555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.97

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